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2021 EVENTS
Featured: The Health of Our State and Beyond Series
As the signature event of 2021’s University Research Week, four Creativity Hubs teams presented throughout the week, providing an overview of the significant challenges their teams were working to eradicate, progress to date, and goals for the future. Panelists represented respective research areas and various career levels.
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All 2021 University Research Week Events
Art in Science Competition 2021 Winners Display
Scientists in the UNC School of Medicine (SOM) truly embody the UNC Health tagline- “Scientists of Discovery, Artists of Innovation”. In celebration of 2021 University [...]
Hammerhead Sharks, Epic Migrations, and Island Conservation
Shark researcher Alex Hearn dives deeper into the world of shark conversation as he reads from the book Marti the Hammerhead Shark, a joint collaboration [...]
Mask Hacks – COVID-19 Response from Biomedical Engineering
A team of BME researchers applied their skills in design and engineering to create low-cost, emergency solutions to personal protective equipment shortages early in the [...]
Pilot funding helps team develop model to capture COVID-19 spread
Students are returning to classrooms at a time when the Delta variant of Covid-19 is circulating. The Delta variant is about 50% more infectious than [...]
UNC and the Galapagos Science Center
The Galapagos Science Center (GSC) represents a unique facility and a special opportunity to make the world a better place by enriching our understanding of [...]
WRAL features Dr. Michelle Hernandez in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, WRAL-TV recently featured UNC's Dr. Michelle Hernandez—highlighting her work in underserved communities. At UNC Health, Hernandez is breaking down [...]
Psychology & Neuroscience Undergraduate Research In-Person Office Hours
Interested in getting involved in Psych and/or Neuro research, but have some questions? Stop by and ask your questions and chat about research with Dr. [...]
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[Recording Available] Map the System…
Map the System Information Session 11/08/2021 from Kaki McNeel on Vimeo. Are you ready to change the world? Tackling global challenges starts with understanding a [...]
Law School Book Event
At this event, we will honor Professor Carissa Hessick in her publication of her new book, Punishment Without Trial. We will also discuss the hows [...]
Strengthen Your Search Skills: Designing a Comprehensive Search Strategy
The Strengthen Your Search Skills: Designing a Comprehensive Search Strategy class will provide tips, tricks, and tools for building comprehensive searches for systematic, scoping, or [...]
UNC is getting an RDC
Learn more about the 2020 Census and the new Federal Statistical Research Data Center housed at the Carolina Population Center. Learn about the new branch [...]
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[Recording Available] Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence
Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars. The awards are open [...]
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[Recording Available] Stress and our Mental Health: Research Innovation that Leads to Improved Treatment & Outcomes
The COVID pandemic has been a severe stress on all of us. We will talk about the impact of pandemic stress on mental health, and [...]
Promoting Youth Development through Self-Regulation Programs and Practices
Dr. Murray is a clinical psychologist and prevention scientist whose research focuses on promoting positive youth development, particularly for those living in adversity, by creating [...]
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program Poster Session
First-year PhD students in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program will present posters on their research projects.
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[Recording Available] Research and Study Abroad
More undergraduates are finding creative ways to combine study abroad and research. Join us to learn more about study abroad programs that include credit-bearing research [...]
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[Recording Available] Debating Public Policy Series: Voting Reform – an Agonistic Dialogue
Across the volatile landscape of American politics today, perhaps few issues remain more polarizing than voting reform. For this Debating Public Policy Series event, the [...]
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[Recording available] Undergraduate Research with the Nutrition Research Institute
Dr. Susan Sumner from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), professors from her laboratory team, and undergraduate researchers from her lab will share the unique [...]
N3C: Orientation to the N3C Data Enclave – Session A
Join a live training session for the N3C Data Enclave. Users of all types can learn how to navigate the N3C, utilize the Enclave and [...]
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[Recording Available] Hettleman Talks
Enjoy four 15 minute virtual presentations by this year’s recipients of the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Scholarly Achievement. The talks will provide an [...]